Unexpectedly, very good. The meat was soft and tender with the Mac and cheese being some of the…read morecheesiest, I've ever had. The Tater tots are cooked in beef tallow and have the most amazing crunch with a very delicious sweet BBQ. The only critique would be adding some free sides like pickled onions or pickles. Fairly expensive and it doesn't feel like a lot.

Being new to the area, I stopped in to check out the brisket, and while I must say it was…read moredelicious, as were the collards and baked beans, their young cashier really could use some manners. To explain, I never leave a tip at the beginning of the meal, as one doesn't know how good the food and service will be. During my meal, this young lady was talking to another employee, and every few seconds she would quickly glance over to me while chatting with her co-worker. And as I have excellent hearing, she was complaining about not receiving a tip, and someone really should tell her to not talk about the customers- and look directly at them while doing so. So after I had finished I just left, LEAVING NO TIP! While the food was tasty, and the price reasonable for the brisket dinner, still, I would never return, no matter how good the food was.

Been to their sister restaurant Brinehouse many times…read more First time here. I was impressed, our bartender Jo was super friendly and helpful. It was fun talking to her. My friend and I both had the corned beef on pretzel bread. I have to say being anex New Yorker, I'm always suspect on corned beef and pastrami. This corned beef was flavorful and very juicy, excellent sandwich Their special slaw is always a hit. Nice array of beers on top. Definitely a return visit is required

I popped in on a random Wednesday because they offer smoked wings which I prefer to fried. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see that it was Wing Wednesday and they were .99. For starters the staff was excellent. Super friendly and helpful without hovering. I would come back for the service alone. The atmosphere was BBQ so for a BBQ place that works! The wing were good but I am not sure how fresh they were which I found interesting on a wing night. I have seen other reviews suggest they are unseasoned but mine were well seasoned. They had a chew to them that felt off to me for smoked wings but it wouldn't stop me from going back. I was trying to keep it light sonI also had the green beans and they were good. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely go back and give the wings another try.

If you're looking for authentic, no-frills barbecue with an authentic atmosphere, Eli's BBQ is a…read moregood spot. I had the chopped beef brisket sandwich with a pickle, and it was good. The brisket was tender, smoky, and packed with flavor--exactly what you want from good BBQ. The bread was simple and classic, nothing fancy, but it did its job just fine. We tried the coconut cream nut cake with lemon icing (don't quote me on the name). It was outstanding. I'd go back just for the cake! It wasn't on the menu, but it was on display in the window. The atmosphere is part of what makes Eli's special. It's a fun, laid-back setup with an outdoor walk-up window that gives it a casual, backyard vibe. You can tell it's a family-run place, and that homey, genuine energy really comes through.

This place is the real deal. Authentic wood burning grill with meat smoking and cooking all day…read more Everything is delicious. Try the sides and desserts. Only open a couple of days per week, get here early because once sold out it's gone for the day.

Third trip in this place! Food is well made and the BBQ is great…read more Cold beer on tap - post fishing in the area and great little stop off. I'll Make it 4+ next time.

Went here with a friend a couple weeks ago after many months of not being here. I tried something…read morenew, which was a mistake, you should always stick with what you like. I tried the brisket nachos and their fake, runny cheese ruined it for me. Typically, though, I really like this place.

BBQ platter was amazing ! It lets tasteful drinks amazing . Kayla our server was so upbeat despite…read moreit being end of night . She took the kids over to pick a cookie out even though she was bartending too . She took that extra time . My 9 yr old son killed the bbq platter and he's never likes bbq before . As absolute wonderful time with amazing service .

Popped in for Mother's Day brunch…read more Reminded me if Claim Jumpers and Cracker Barrel had a baby LOL Bar service was very slow - they seemed short staffed. Cocktails were okay - priced well but taste was meh. Id stick to beers here next time. Food was decent - I got the burger which was really good. The rest of the table got brunch and everyone was happy w their food. Food was priced fair. Xavier was our server and he was very good, sweet kid and attentive. Lots of parking and reservations made over the phone. Would come back but not rushing too.

Food is amazing and the staff is great! The Rapture, wings, empanadas and you name it is…read moreoutstanding. Highly recommend!

We were driving out Central from downtown St. Pete FL (Apr 2026) and saw there was no line at this…read morepermanently-parked ex-food-truck, so we grabbed the opportunity for some award-winning Best-of-Tampa-Bay food. We werent hungry enough for their famous enormous Rapture sandwich, a super rich flavorful brisket cheesesteak creation. We went for Super delicious super crispy-crunchy large parmesan wings! The scrumptious juicy tender wings were perfect. We ate them seated on folding chairs at a shaded table under a huge colorful mural. Smiled all the way home. Look for the "Burgers" flag on the south side of west Central!

I hate saying anything negative about a small business but this one was so disappointing. I had it…read moreon my list to visit for a couple of years now, looking forward to tasting some good home southern BBQ. I first checked their Google page and menu to be sure what I wanted to get. But when I got there the prices were drastically higher. I had planned on the brisket plate but once there I was told it was $31 and there was no way I was paying that for BBQ for one person. Google had it listed for $18. Next was the ribs but that was $17 for 6 bones no sides. So I decided to go with a classic pulled pork sandwich which came with one side. Their recommendation was Mac n cheese so I went with that. Usually I love Baked Beans but with it being my first time I wanted to taste what people rave about. The man who took my order, not sure if he was the owner or not was very nice and accommodating. And I did mention the google discrepancy. Now here is where the one star comes in and this pains me because I hate giving 1star reviews especially in this case but the pulled pork had no flavor, the bbq sauce wasn't good, the Mac n cheese also not great. All was extremely subpar from a place that should specialize in BBQ then throw in the high prices there was nothing worth giving a better rating. Even with the Mac n cheese you could throw some small bits of brisket or ribs in it to give it that Smokey bbq flavor similar to how Sonny's has bits of meat in their baked beans. Truthfully I have never had BBQ that I didn't like until today. Usually there is good BBQ and great BBQ but sadly I've had better BBQ at Thanksgiving with Joe and his smoker. I was the only one there at 7pm on a Saturday but it's also not a restaurant so that could be why. I am confused about the good reviews and wonder if it's just locals hyping it up out of support. But for me, I've been writing fair, honest reviews for 15 years so if I write one it's going to be real. If this review helps you, great And if you are somebody who loves Reels BBQ then that's amazing and hope you continue to support this small business and they stay successful. Sadly for me it was a one and done

My go to ceviche spot and how lucky to get the perfect chip pocket to fill with some baked beans…read moreare so yum too!!!! Vibe is always killer and DeBine is a fun place to hang out, excited for my next trip back!

Why 5 stars? Bringing real BBQ back to Safety Harbor, great outside area and nice crafted…read morecocktails. Was driving by on a Saturday night as I was waiting for this place to open for a while. To my surprise I rolled up in my golf cart and the patio was packed! My son and I got a table out back and ordered a few things. We ended up sharing a 3 meat platter with pulled pork, chicken and sausage. All 3 were amazing. The sides we chose were the beans and potato wedges which were perfectly crispy and delicious. I was super impressed that on day 1 of a soft opening that everything came out great, service was good and everyone around seemed happy. I only can imagine after they get their groove on a bit that this place will get better and better over time. Our server Ted was amazing and was very attentive and busy! Inside they ended up replacing the old bar that was in there in favor of an along the wall style with plenty of chairs. Additionally I would think eventually they will have some inside tables as well. Restaurant wasn't all the way together yet but I'm not going to fault them for anything as it was a soft opening. All in all this is a 5 star review for a much needed BBQ place that also has a hint of BBQ places that were in the Harbor before and can't wait to see how this place does! Thank you United Smokehouse!

Living in this town for 4 years we have been everywhere. We ate at this location when it was the…read morecoastal cantina. The location is a block back from Main Street and it's a cool little spot. We have had the same waiter as we did when this was coastal cantina and when we ate at southern fresh. Same owner I believe. He is the only waiter I remember having more than twice on Main Street which is really cool. I give props to the owners for this. The food is really good. The location is great. I gave it 4 stars out of 5 because they really need to add a few items. Like pulled chicken, Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. Also 4 potato wedges as a side is kinda ridiculous. Aside from that, all good. It's nice to have smoked meat back in the harbor.

Here's a place that understands that all the subtleties matter. Wings kick butt! Great local cold…read morebeers. Maybe the best french fries ever in the history of modern western civilization. I feel strongly that these wings and fries could bring an end to world conflict (think Bill and Ted's)... Cram em all in a phone booth and make them eat this wonderful food, guaranteed they will kill the history report! Nibb high football rules!

Decided to check this spot out for dinner on a random evening and we were blown away!…read more Seat yourself, and service was so wonderful! Our server was attentive and provided great menu recommendations. We decided on the two meat plate to try a few things. The salmon and wings were amazing and all the sides we tried were warm and comforting. Will definitely be back!

On Mondays, Smash Burgers are half off with purchase of a pint! It is a great deal and they were…read moredelicious. The fries, tater tots, and service were also top knotch. Dog friendly outside and lots of shaded seating!

The brewery has a nice patio area outside with plenty of seats and air-conditioned tables inside…read more The servers were pleasant, knowledgeable, and fast. Tried a few starters and a flight of beers. They also serve wine and have live music regularly.